Posted under Tips and Tricks on Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Hydroelectric power generation represents a prime application area for Falk couplings and gear drives. Due to the various torque and speed requirements, Falk drives can be essential elements in an efficient, long-lasting power generation system. Hydroelectric power generation stations produce approximately 20 percent of the total electricity used in the world and 88 percent of […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Friday, September 2nd, 2011
You’ve most likely heard of Falk couplings, but do you know what they’re used for and why they’re important? Before you purchase or install any coupling, it’s important to know the benefits of type one and how it how it can be used. A coupling system is used to connect, or couple together, two rotating […]
Posted under Machinery Maintenance on Thursday, September 1st, 2011
You may have already heard that Falk couplings are the solution to misalignment issues on the factory floor. Nobody wants to have mis-alignments, but it is not always possible to raise, lower or position equipment for that perfect shaft match-up. The correct Falk coupling will flex, pivot, rock or distort to accommodate misaligned shafts and […]
Posted under Products/Services on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
If you’re in an industry that involves large loads, such as mining, you most likely have special requirements when choosing a coupling system. Falk couplings offer a wide variety of options to address everything from weight to torque and misalignment. The most common types of Falk surplus couplings available include grid, gear, disc or elastomeric. […]
Posted under Tips and Tricks on Monday, July 25th, 2011
Controlling shaft misalignment is essential to optimum performance and protection of industrial equipment. If misalignment is not managed properly in power transmission equipment, you run the risk of deformations in the plastic, unpredictable vibrations, or even premature failure of the shaft or Falk coupling. Shaft misalignment occurs when the center lines of coupled shafts do […]
Posted under Products/Services, Uncategorized on Friday, January 21st, 2011
Couplings are devices used to connect two rotating shafts in order to transmit power and provide an easy and quick connection or disconnection between the two components. Because they play such a pivotal role, couplings can make the difference between smoothly running machinery and downtime on the factory floor while you make costly repairs. A […]
